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Lettuce
Cool-season crop perfect for spring and fall planting. Grows quickly and great for succession planting.
easy30-60 days leafy-green
📍 Set Your Location
Enter your location to see personalized planting dates for Lettuce.
Set Location🌞 Spacing & Care Requirements
📏 Plant Spacing
6 inches apart
⬇️ Planting Depth
0.25 inches deep
☀️ Sunlight
part sun
💧 Water Needs
moderate
❄️ Frost Tolerance
hardy
🌡️ Soil Temperature
Min: 35°F | Optimal: 60-65°F
📊 Days to Harvest Calculator
Enter your planting date to calculate when you can expect to harvest your Lettuce.
🤝 Companion Planting Tips
✅ Plant With These
carrots
radish
onion
❌ Keep Away From
broccoli
parsley
🐛 Common Problems for Your Region
Watch out for these common issues when growing Lettuce:
bolting
aphids
slugs
🔄 Succession Planting Schedules
For continuous harvests, plant Lettuce every 2 weeks throughout the growing season.
Recommended Planting Schedule:
- • Spring: Every 2-3 weeks from early spring to late spring
- • Summer: Take a break during hottest months (June-July)
- • Fall: Resume planting in late summer for fall harvests
🌍 Regional Variety Recommendations
Set your location to see variety recommendations for your zone.
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